Their mother was angry that Fowler was even allowed to be out walking the streets.

Fowler has a long criminal history. In 2010, he was convicted of sexual battery and twice convicted for failing to register as a sex offender.

He most recently was convicted of indecent exposure but had been released early on felony probation.

"This is a glaring example of the failure of the system," said Lt. Mike Madden of the San Bernardino Police Department. "We have an individual who had multiple prior arrests and convictions. He was a registered sex offender."

Police agencies were growing frustrated with the state's prison realignment laws and early release programs for non-violent offenses.

While Fowler is once again behind bars, the victim and her family don't feel safe.

"I always have it running through my mind," she said. "And it gets me scared, and it makes me feel unsafe."